Do you want to cool off and have a good time with family, your partner, or friends? One of the best options to beat the heat is to visit one of the main water parks in Catalonia. You will find attractions of all kinds and for all ages, and even shows with dolphins and other marine animals. At Naturaki, we give you some ideas so you can enjoy the water and spend a different summer. Let's go!
Water parks near Barcelona
Illa Fantasia water park (Vilassar de Dalt)

It is one of the largest water parks in Catalonia. Over 70,000 square meters, 22 slides, three large pools, and a vast picnic area, all just twenty minutes by car from Barcelona. Among all the attractions, Aquamania stands out. You can descend from 15 meters high through three different tubes. Only suitable for the most daring! The park also offers options to relax, such as a mini-golf area and a zone dedicated to the little ones, with games, slides, and attractions for children.
Aqualeon water park (Albinyana)

Aqualeon, a water park located in the midst of nature in the heart of Penedès, has 12 attractions surrounded by forests, meadows, and, as you will see, privileged landscapes. Some of the most notable attractions are the Rapid River, a rafting-like experience where you will feel like you're floating on water, or the Anaconda, one of the park's most thrilling rides. Children can also enjoy the water at Children's Paradise, an area filled with slides and ramps, or at MiniPark, where you'll find slides, waterfalls, and lots of water in a space designed for the kings of the house. If you want to relax, it's worth approaching the chill-out area.
Marineland Catalunya (Palafolls)

Marineland, located in Palafolls, in the heart of Maresme, is much more than a water park. It has plenty of attractions for all ages such as the Black Hole slide, ideal for the most daring, or the Boomerang, where you'll enjoy a dizzying fall on a float. And for the little ones, we have options like the Children Paradise. Slides, hanging bridges, and attractions to experiment with water. A space specially created for children, which, in addition to the water park, has a dolphinarium and a marine zoo, where you can see dolphins, sea lions, and seals and watch some of their shows of games and acrobatics. A different water park.
Water parks of Tarragona and the Costa Daurada
Caribe Aquatic Park (Vila-seca)

Are you one of those who visit Port Aventura World once a year? Then you're lucky! Right next to Port Aventura Park and Ferrari Land, you'll find Caribe Aquatic Park, a recreation of a tropical paradise full of water attractions designed for all ages. It indeed offers some of the most exciting experiences in Catalonia's water parks. The park has more than 15 attractions as varied as the Typhoon, ideal for the bravest and adrenaline lovers, the Free Fall slide (the highest water slide in Europe!) or quiet pools filled with sun loungers ideal for those looking to soak in the water and relax for a while. Additionally, the park has various water games, ball pools, and indoor pools for the little ones. At Caribe Aquatic Park, you'll find everything you need to spend an unforgettable day out.
Aquopolis Costa Daurada water park (Salou)

Are you a surfing fan? Aquopolis Costa Daurada is the park for you! The venue has more than 15 attractions divided into three areas according to the level of intensity: some designed for the bravest, like the Black Hole or the Boomerang, others more moderate like Vulcano River, and finally, a good handful of gentle attractions designed for children: the Funny Jungle, the Mini Park, or the Tortuga Adventure. All designed for children under 12. But that's not all! At Aquopolis Costa Daurada, you will also find VIP areas where you can relax on sun loungers or on a romantic Balinese bed, with its white curtains under the palm trees. A space next to the best beaches of the Costa Daurada, where you can read, listen to music, or eat peacefully while you forget about the heat.
Water parks of the Costa Brava
Water world park (Lloret de Mar)

Fun, adrenaline, and disconnection. That's what you'll find at Water World, one of the largest water parks in Catalonia and one of the best water parks on the Costa Brava. Located in Lloret de Mar, it has more than 15 different attractions, such as the X-Treme Mountain (a water roller coaster with more than 250 meters of ups and downs), the Rafting River, or the Storm, only suitable for good swimmers. The park also has a lot of attractions designed to enjoy with the little ones, like Kiddie Island, the Mamba slide, or the Baby River. You'll also find extensive green areas where you can picnic and a chill-out area of pools where you can relax for a while and sunbathe on a lounge chair. You can buy tickets at special rates to enter the 2 water parks Aquadiver (Platja d'Aro) + Water World (Lloret de Mar) through their website.
Aquabrava park (Roses)

If you spend your summer vacation in the Alt Empordà, you cannot miss the Aquabrava in Roses. Here you will find the largest wave pool in Europe. Located in a tropical area with palm trees and golden sand beaches that will transport you to the Caribbean Sea. Here you will find more than 22 attractions divided according to intensity level, such as the AquaXjump, ideal for expert swimmers, the Kamikaze, with an almost vertical drop of 17 meters, or the Octospeed, a fun multi-track attraction ideal for the whole family. You will also find a couple of areas designed for children, like the Pirate Island, with mini-slides and a wave pool where they can have fun safely. Additionally, from the slides located on a small mound, you can contemplate extraordinary views of the bay of Roses. Make the most of your visit to Roses to visit the Citadel, one of the most representative fortresses of the Costa Brava.
Aquadiver water park (Platja d'Aro)

Aquadiver is the water park located in the town of Platja d'Aro, in the heart of the Costa Brava, in the region of Baix Empordà. This park offers 23 attractions for all ages. Some of the best-known attractions are the wave pool, the rapid rivers, the slides, the Kamikazes, and the soft slopes. You can buy tickets at special rates to enter the 2 water parks Aquadiver (Platja d'Aro) + Water World (Lloret de Mar) through their website.
If you still want more ater, do not miss our article where we talk about the most refreshing water activities on the Costa Brava.